CAPABLE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

capable

adjective

ˈkā-pə-bəl

Definition of capable

as in suitable

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance a capable and efficient editor

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Recent Examples of capable Category 3 storms are considered major hurricanes and are capable of causing devastation. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 Jones is a stabilizing force and, paired with Talanoa Hufanga, forms one of the more versatile and capable safety duos in football. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The National Weather Service advised that parts of Georgia and the Carolinas could see heavy rains capable of causing flash floods. — Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 Building teams capable of supporting those priorities adds another consideration to compensation decisions. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capable

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Adjective

The aircraft will declare an emergency with air traffic control, then autonomously fly to the nearest suitable airport, communicate with air traffic control, and safely land, bringing the plane to a full stop and shutting down the engine.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Sydney Sweeney delivered a suitable transitional look for a warmer-than-usual autumn that New Yorkers are experiencing.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of suitable

Adjective

Rubel said because the families are already qualified to have these services provided by a third party, the program should theoretically not cost the state much additional money.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
Growers qualified under requirements covering soil health, water use, synthetic inputs, water quality and biodiversity.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualified

Adjective

Their defense is playing well, and their offense looks competent.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
There’s people that are trying to do it and there’s people are very competent at it, but someone’s going to be right, someone’s going to be wrong, and there’s going to be big swings one way or another.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of competent

Adjective

Billy, now inhabiting the body of and living as William, was then able to use his powers to help Tommy’s soul find a new body to inhabit.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The show’s creative team was able to concentrate on making the series itself rather than second-guessing every decision to appeal to the international market.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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